Gary Lineker, longtime BBC Match of the Day host, plans to retire after 25 years in the role.
Gary Lineker, former England football star and current host of BBC's Match of the Day, is set to retire after 25 years in the role. Known for his goal-scoring record in the World Cup, Lineker played for Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, and Tottenham Hotspur. After retiring in 1994, he became a BBC pundit and took over Match of the Day in 1999. He will leave BBC Sport after the 2026 World Cup.
November 11, 2024
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